2010 Lexus GX460 four wheel drive

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 168
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 179
Automatic transmission.............. 186
Turn signal lever ............................ 192
Parking brake ................................. 193
Horn.................................................... 194
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 195
Indicators and warning 
lights................................................. 198
Multi-information display 
(Optitron meters) ..................... 204
Multi-information display 
(Accessory meters)................... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ........................... 220
Automatic High Beam ............... 226
Fog light switch ............................. 233
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................ 235
Rear window wiper and 
washer............................................ 239
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 241 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise 
control............................................ 246
Intuitive parking assist ................ 259
LDA 
(Lane Departure Alert) .......... 268
Rear view monitor system ........ 274
Wide view front & 
side monitor................................. 279
Multi-terrain Select ..................... 290
Multi-terrain Monitor ................. 298
Rear height control air 
suspension .................................... 310
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................. 316
Four-wheel drive system............ 317
Crawl Control ............................... 323
DAC (Downhill Assist Control 
system)........................................... 327
Driving assist systems................ 330
PCS 
(Pre-Collision System) .......... 338
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ................ 348
Cargo and luggage ..................... 353
Vehicle load limits........................ 359
Winter driving tips ........................ 361
Trailer towing ................................. 365
Dinghy towing .............................. 380
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Shift lever P. 186
AVS switch P. 316
Shift lock override button P. 736
Four-wheel drive control switch
P. 317
Front seat heater/ventilator 
switch
P. 551
AUX/USB adapter 
P. 433, 440, 451
Height control switch P. 310
Cup holders
P. 522
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Front seat heater/ventilator switch P. 551
Power outlet 
P. 535
Crawl Control switch
DAC switch

P. 323
P. 327
: If equipped

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ......................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise 
control .................................... 246
Intuitive parking assist .......... 259
LDA 
(Lane Departure Alert) ..... 268
Rear view monitor 
system ...................................... 274
Wide view front & side  monitor ................................... 279
Multi-terrain Select .............. 290
Multi-terrain Monitor.......... 298
Rear height control air 
suspension .............................. 310
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System)............. 316
Four-wheel drive system ....... 317
Crawl Control ........................ 323
DAC (Downhill Assist 
Control system) ................... 327
Driving assist systems .......... 330
PCS 
(Pre-Collision System)...... 338 2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ........... 348
Cargo and luggage ............... 353
Vehicle load limits .................. 359
Winter driving tips .................. 361
Trailer towing .......................... 365
Dinghy towing......................... 380

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator 
( P. 323)AIR BAG ON/OFF 
indicator ( P. 1 4 0 )
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control 
system indicator 
( P. 3 2 7 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 5 9 )
“2nd STRT” indicator 
( P. 188)
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator 
( P. 223)
Low speed four-wheel 
drive indicator light 
( P. 3 1 7 )“RSCA OFF” indicator
(P. 1 3 8 )
Center differential lock 
indicator ( P. 3 1 8 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” indicator 
( P. 3 3 8 )
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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Guidance DisplayVehicle StatusProcedure
SHIFT TO L4
LO OSE RO C K, M OG UL o r
ROCK mode is selected when the
four-wheel drive control switch is in
H4Set the four-wheel
drive control switch
to L4
STOP THE VEHI-
CLE AND SHIFT
THE AUTO-
MATIC TRANS-
MISSION TO NThe four-wheel drive control switch
has been shifted to H4 or L4 and
LO OSE RO C K, M OG UL o r
ROCK mode is selected, but the
automatic transmission is not in N
position or the vehicle is not stopped
Stop the vehicle
completely and shift
the shift lever into N
ACCELER ATE
OR DECELER-
AT E
The center differential lock/unlock
switch is pressed when Multi-terrain
Select is operating, but the center
differential cannot be switched
between lock and unlockDrive straight ahead
while accelerating or
decelerating, or
drive in reverse
RETURN THE
FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE CON-
TROL SWITCHThe four-wheel drive control switch
is shifted when Multi-terrain Select is
operating, but the transfer cannot be
shifted to H4 or L4 positionReturn the four-
wheel drive control
switch to L4 or H4
MULTI-TERRAIN
SELECT NOT
AVA I L A B L E
The vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 7 mph (12 km/h) or the VSC,
EFI, 4WD and/or Multi-terrain
Select system may be malfunction-
ingReduce vehicle
speed 
If the system is still
not available, contact
your Lexus dealer

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■The Multi-terrain Select can be operated when
●Vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h)
●Crawl Control is off
■When using Multi-terrain Select
The following functions cannot be switched on or off.
●VSC
●Active TRAC
●Second start mode
A message will be shown on the multi-information display stating that these func-
tions cannot be switched using the VS C OFF switch or the menu and “ENTER”
switches.
■When selecting a terrain mode
If you are unsure which mode is appropriate, select MOGUL when the four-wheel
drive control switch is in L4 or se lect MUD & SAND when it is in H4.
■When it is difficult to generate traction
MUD & SAND mode provides the largest amount of tire slippage, followed by
LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL and ROCK mode. 
Drivability can be improved by selecting a mode which provides a smaller amount
of tire slippage than the curr ent mode when the amount of tire slippage is large, or
conversely selecting a mode which provides a larger amount of tire slippage than
the current mode when the amount of tire slippage is small.
■When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the transfer and differential 
For the operation of the following functions, refer to the following pages.
●Four-wheel drive system ( P. 3 1 7 )
●Center differential lock ( P. 3 1 8 )

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■When the TRAC or Active TRAC operates continuously
P. 3 3 5
■When the four-wheel drive control switch is in L4 position
If the Multi-terrain Select system is not operating and the four-wheel drive control
switch is in L4, TRAC OFF will be sh own on the multi-information display.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
The Multi-terrain Select indicator light will blink. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
CAUTION
■When using the Multi-terrain Select
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries:
●There is a chance that the selected mode may not be the most appropriate in
terms of road conditions such as pitch, slipperiness, undulation, etc. ( P. 2 9 1 )
●Multi-terrain Select is not intended to expand the limits of the vehicle. Check the
road conditions thoroughly beforehand, and drive safely and carefully.
NOTICE
■Precaution for use
The Multi-terrain Select is intended for use during off-road driving. Do not use the
system at any other time.

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
: If equipped
■Driving mode
●Mode is suitable for heavy load or driving on a unpaved road.
●With the four-wheel drive control switch at L4, the damping effect suitable for
off-road driving will be provided, regard less of the position of the AVS switch.
AVS controls the suspension according to the road and driving conditions.
Selecting an optimum driving mode allows good riding comfort and stabil-
ity.
Sport mode
For winding mountain road driv-
ing or high speed driving
Normal mode
For normal driving
Comfort mode
For bumpy road driving